About Lagrange County, IN

David Rogers Days

A Pioneer Living History Festival

This weekend, August 23rd and 24th, is a chance to learn about life in LaGrange County in 1845. The festival includes folk music and dancing, clothing, activities for kids, handcrafts, and other pioneer skills that are demonstrated to recreate a bygone era. It is a live history lesson.

The festival is held at David Rogers Memorial Park on 250W in Wolcottville, named for the man who was a fine example of the pioneer spirit as he spent his life caring for others as a herbal doctor and land propspector. His generousity lives on in the fund established for local children.

This is a FREE family friendly event that "kids" of all ages will enjoy. There will be an ASL intrepreter, a powered cart for those with walking difficulties, and large print programs.

Visit the official David Rogers Days Website for more information, scheduling, and maps.

Pine Knob Park is a 99 acre park east of Howe on SR120 and has more than your average public park.

It has special facilities for hunters and fishermen.

The wide dock offers handicapped access to a beautiful view of Meteer Lake

and is a great place to fish. There are picnic tables and grills for cookouts.

The lake and marsh are the main attraction and can be enjoyed from the fishing dock and trails.

You can enjoy the sounds of nature and catch a glimps of the wildlife;

but don't be fooled by the life sized wild game targets.

This park has field archery targets and a wooded 3D archery trail.

The cost is $5.00 per day or you can get an annual pass for $30.00.

The parking lot is gravel.

There are several handicapped accessible spots.

The Clubhouse can be rented for $150.00

LaGrange County Parks Department office is located in

Wolcottville at 0505 W 700S (Dallas Lake Park)

They are open Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30 (260) 854-2225

Email: lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com

Web Address: www.lagrangecountyparks.org

Dallas Lake Park is a 96 acre park located on the south shore of Dallas Lake.

The charge for entry is $3.00 per car. An annual pass is available for $30.00.

The ramped entry to the wetland observation deck gives you access to the sights and sound of nature.

It is a great place for bird watching.

There is plenty of open level grassy area for outdoor sports,(bring a frisbee or a kite).

You will also find picnic tables and grills for cookouts, and a playground for the kids.

There are several water fountains.

The outhouse style bathrooms are handicapped accessible

and roomy enough to change into or out of your swimsuit.

The path back to the beach area is a mini nature walk

filled with the sounds of birds and glimpses of small animals skittering around.

The beach area has plenty of room for playing in the sand and swimming.

During the summer, the beach is staffed with lifeguards.

The Dallas Lake Park Lodge is available for rentals for $200.00

Contact the LaGrange County Parks Department at 0505 W 700S in Wolcottville

(Dallas Lake Park) Monday-Friday from 8-3:30. (260) 854-2225.

E-mail is lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com

Web Address is: www.lagrangecountyparks.org

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 11th Annual Benefit Auction on August 1st and 2nd at the Shipshewana Auction Barn

The auction includes one of a kind handmade quilts, furniture, antiques, tools, gift certificates and more!

You will also find lots of fresh baked goodies, homemade ice cream, haystack breakfast and supper, sandwiches and more!

Stop in for a bit, or spend the day.

You'll find great deals and it's for a great cause.

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Big Long Lake Wolcottville

LaGrange County, Indiana

Lake Surface Area: 365 Acres

Depth: Maximum 82 Feet Average 35 Feet

Fishing: Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch

Lake Type: All Sports Lake with Posted Speed Restrictions

Waterski Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm

All Boat Traffic Counter Clockwise

Public Access: Concrete ramp on north shore, CR500 S

Gravel Parking area about 12 rigs, public restroom

Note: This ramp is VERY steep!

Handicapped Accessible: Concrete Parking area and Boat Entry

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